South Yorkshire Nature and Wildlife Attractions

Along with the attractions listed on this page you may also find places of interest on the South Yorkshire Attractions and Heritage pages. We suggest that you also visit the pages for the neighbouring counties to see what else there is in the area.

We support ‘Accessible Countryside for Everyone’ in providing a brief guide as to the access / facilities for the sites listed, where we have them.

Cannon Hall Farm - usual farm animals, there are alpacas, llamas and wallabies, tractor rides, birds of prey, adventure playground, tearoom, farm shop - Barnsley - Disabled access, please see the website
www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk

Dearne Valley - (RSPB) - Wetland, family-friendly nature reserve is teeming with wildlife, a brilliant reserve for little ones, with an adventure playground and a hide especially designed for families. - Old Moor Barnsley - All the paths are flat and have hard surfaces, although there are some inclines with refuge points. The trail to the Bittern Hide does have a steep gradient with refuge points and hand rail. Seating and refuge points are available at intervals of approximately every 100 m with and without backs, accessible toilets are located just next to our visitor centre, accessed via the courtyard and there is a "Changing Places" accessible toilet
www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/dearne-valley-old-moor

Heeley City Farm - Sheffield - "Come and meet our friendly animals, play in our under 8's playground, enjoy fresh, home cooked meals in our Café", Garden Centre, Shetland Ponies, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, chipmunks, ferrets and more - The farm aims to provide full disabled access, baby changing facilities
www.heeleyfarm.org.uk

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve - Yorkshire Wildlife Trust - 4 trails, hides, tearoom, woodland, ponds and wildflower meadows - Doncaster - some trails suitable for wheelchairs / buggies please see the website
www.ywt.org.uk/potteric-carr